Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Weather safety information for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

This page houses many weather safety resources, graphics, and videos that are accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing community.

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis is developing more resources and various ways to provide information and materials to partners and members of the deaf and hard of hearing community. If you or one of your loved ones is deaf or hard of hearing this is a great resource to better understand the various ways to prepare for severe weather.

What is the National Weather Service doing nationally for the deaf and hard of hearing community?

Over the last several years, the National Weather Service has been working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing organizations across the country! Visit the nationally based NWS website for some information.

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Weather Resources

NOAA Weather Radios are the fastest way to receive a weather alert! Attachments for the deaf and hard of hearing include: Bed Shakers Pillow Shakers Strobe Lights The attachments connect easily into the back of a NOAA weather radio and provide necessary weather alerts and warnings.
NOAA Weather Radio Instructional Video